Application Development Supervisor
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Location: Helena, Montana
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Job (Monday–Friday); standard business hours with occasional flexibility; travel required 5% of the time.
Salary: $82,964.00 – $90,250.00 per year
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Employment Type: Standard
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Job Function: Information Technology
At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross‑agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality
DEQ is recruiting for an Application Development Supervisor within the Information Technology Bureau (ITB). This is a full‑time, in‑person position based in Helena, Montana; regular daily presence in the Helena office is required and remote work is not available for this role.
The Application Development Supervisor will lead a team of computer system analysts responsible for maintenance and development of internal software applications, application and database planning, provisioning, and maintenance operations. The Supervisor supports critical agency integration services and triaging of customer support requests.
In This Role, You Will
* Lead, coach, and evaluate a team of application developers and analysts through all phases of the software development lifecycle, from intake and requirements through deployment and maintenance.
* Prioritize and manage a mix of enhancement, maintenance, and integration work, aligning the team's backlog with DEQ and ITB priorities.
* Partner with business program leaders to understand their needs, translate them into clear technical work, and communicate realistic timelines and tradeoffs.
* Champion modern development practices, code quality, and secure, reliable applications.
* Invest your time in 1:1s, coaching, and career development for your team.
You Bring
* A servant‑leader mindset: you remove roadblocks, listen actively, and give team credit for wins.
* Experience leading people (formally or informally) through change, competing priorities, and complex projects.
* Clear, confident communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Commitment to the value of collaboration.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. A comparable combination of education, certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
At least five years of progressive responsible experience in areas such as application development, systems analysis, project management, or end‑user support, including demonstrated experience leading people or teams (formal supervisory experience preferred but not required).
Ability and commitment to work on‑site in Helena, MT each scheduled workday. Typical schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on agency needs.
Application Requirements
Cover letter and resume required. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Contact
Contact Name: Tiffany Daley
Email:
Phone: 406‑444‑4218
Posting & Closing Dates
Posting Date: Dec 17, 2025, 7:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Jan 15, 2026, 6:59:00 AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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